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In this issue:
Christmas to New Year pharmacy opening The Christmas to New Year pharmacy opening hours list is now available on the GM LPC website. This is the most up to date listing, but may be subject to changes.
Other pharmacies may be open, but have not notified NHS England GM office and are therefore not included in this list. Pharmacies have been advised to signpost patients to the next nearest available pharmacy or to 111 DOS, if they intend to close. Pharmacies have also been advised to publish their bank holiday hours on the NHS website.
All other dates (including Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) are normal working days.
Tameside Adults Safeguarding Partnership Board
Tameside Adults Safeguarding Partnership Board (TASPB) have issued their annual report. A copy can be found on the Tameside Council website.
Mindfulness & wellbeing sessions at Curzon Ashton Curzon Ashton are holding weekly mindfulness and wellbeing sessions at the Tameside Stadium, Richmond Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9HG. They are every Friday from 12pm-3pm starting on Friday 13 December until the end of March. The event will host up to 50 people for a free two course cooked meal at 12pm followed by art workshops, sports workshop, yoga, massage/reiki, hairdressing and BeWell services as well as support services from its partners at Infinity Initiatives. Every activity is free of charge. It is open to anyone over the age of 18. If you require transport please contact Andy Cheshire at the Curzon Ashton Community Foundation Tel: 07914 015532 or email: andy@curzon-ashton.co.uk. For more information click here.
Every Mind Matters
Public Health England has launched the first ever national NHS mental health campaign, Every Mind Matters.
The campaign asks that we think about physical and mental health in the same way - being aware that there are things we can all do to protect ourselves and prevent problems escalating. The new Every Mind Matters campaign encourages adults to be more aware of their mental health and helps them to discover simple steps to look after their mental health and wellbeing. Every Mind Matters offers a range of useful resources that help spot the signs of common mental health concerns, provides practical self-care tips and guidance and, importantly, explains when to seek further support. There is also a free NHS-approved online tool on the Every Mind Matters website, which helps people build an action plan to deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, improve their sleep and help them feel more in control.  Bereavement by suicide The loss of a family member, especially by suicide, may be felt more strongly at this time of year, when others are getting ready for Christmas celebrations. There are a number of organisations who can help, locally and nationally. Here are a few links for support: Anthony Seddon Fund (based in Ashton-under-Lyne) - tasfund.org.uk/support-we-offer/ Shining a light on suicide - www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/bereaved/ Bereavement - www.tameside.gov.uk/sid/bereavement
Engagement across Greater Manchester The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have formed a Patient & Public Panel and are looking for people who are interested in joining. More information can be found in their magazine.
Care Quality Commission reports
These reports have been issued by the Care Quality Commission since our last ebulletin. Clicking on the links will take you to the relevant CQC website page.
The state of health care and social care in England 2018/19 - www.cqc.org.uk/publications/major-report/state-care?banner=
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